Cyber, Privacy, and Data Innovation Litigation Counsel or Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel or Senior Associate to join its cyber, privacy, and data innovation team. This role involves handling high-stakes litigation, including class actions, for clients across diverse sectors such as technology, finance, life sciences, and energy. The ideal candidate will be proactive, passionate, and skilled in communication, research, and writing, with a strong ability to work independently while thriving in a team environment.

Location

• New York City, NY

Duties

• Manage complex litigation cases in cyber, privacy, and data innovation, including class actions.
• Oversee all stages of litigation, from client engagement to discovery, depositions, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with eDiscovery, Analytics, and Litigation Support teams to advance case strategies.
• Conduct mediations, present oral arguments, and work toward case resolutions.
• Prepare detailed legal documents, conduct thorough research, and engage with clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in complex civil litigation, particularly in cyber, data, or privacy law.
• Strong academic background and demonstrated excellence in research and writing.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Active membership in the State Bar of the desired office location.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of the desired office location.

Skills

• Advanced research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and standard office software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Support for mental well-being and family care, including elder and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K retirement plan with additional perks, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive work environment, with equal employment opportunities for all candidates.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.